Rockville had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it ten. They lost 17-5 to the Bolton Bulldogs. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Bolton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22, 2024 (when they won 16-4).
For Bolton's part, Abbie Gravel made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Gravel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in six of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sarah Mattei was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Natalie Connelly, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Rockville will take on Granby Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bolton, they will challenge Windham RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mighty Tigers have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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